The Town Clerk’s Office is the center for public records and information including land records, vital statistics, elections, minutes of the numerous Boards and Commissions, maps and various licenses.  The Town Clerk, Nancy Dickson and Assistant Town Clerk, Susan Wallen, strive to serve the Town of Marlborough in a friendly and efficient manner.

The Town Clerk’s Office issues and files various licenses and permits and the deadline for some of these should be noted.

Dog Licenses must be purchased when the dog becomes 6 months old and renewed annually during the month of June.  The fee for a non-neutered or non-spayed female is $19.  The fee for a neutered male or spayed female is $8.   When licensing a dog, you must present a rabies certificate stating the date of the expiration of rabies shots.  A $1 late fee per month is charged on all dogs not registered by June 30th of the current year.                             

Marriage Licenses must be obtained from the Town in which you plan to be married or your Town of Residence.  Both the Bride and the Groom must appear before the Town Clerk to make application and the fee is $30.00.

Veterans Discharges must be filed with the Town Clerk’s Office by September 30th to qualify for a tax exemption.

Voter Registration is conducted daily during regular business hours at the Town Clerk’s Office except during the period 14 days preceding an election.  Absentee Ballots are issued by the Town Clerk’s Office.

Any person conducting a business under a designation other than his own name must file a Trade Name Certificate.  The forms are available in the Town Clerk’s office and the filing fee is $5.00.

Liquor Permits must be filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Sue and I are here to help you.  Please feel free to call on us for information concerning Town Government, Public Records and licensing requirements at 295-6206.

Nancy W. Dickson